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Skins Get a Bit of Time Off

There will be several changes in the camp schedule today at Redskins Park.

The Redskins are off in the morning, fans are not permitted at the complex and media availability will occur after the afternoon practice. The morning practice Tuesday will be open to the public at 8:30 a.m. at Redskins Park.

"I'm going to let the guys sleep in. Breakfast will be optional," Coach Jim Zorn said. "If you're injured, you get no sleep. If you have something to do, you have to do it.

"The first thing in the morning will be at about 10, and it'll be a weight-lifting session. Some guys will come out and do a little conditioning. The guys that need a little extra will come out and do a little drill work."

The team will practice in shells and spend most of the time "working on various schemes and situations," Zorn said.

been out a couple days, no real injuries to hear about is def a good thing, sox picking up v-mart for a song is a good thing, read through some of the posts up here, did people really write to J. Reid complaining that the posts were too positive, and upbeat?? ufb, that just reeks of someone whose sign-on rhymes with pork, stork, and that show with Mindy.....

Went to camp yesterday morning and am SO excited. I feel really, really good about Malcolm Kelly & Devin Thomas. They looked really good and it's looking more and more like they will be a big part of the team this season. Malcolm Kelly's between the legs catch was awesome, it drew the loudest cheer from the crowd all morning...

So far, it seems Zorn has been real easy on the players. I don't think every coach needs to be a strict disciplinarian, but with an offensive line that cannot pass block and developing receivers, I don't see why there should be time off this early in camp - at least for the offense. I am not a fan of this coach's offense or his approach to coaching. Zorn is a cream puff and his players are going to walk all over him this season (aside from Portis, who started the march last year).

Moe, you must not know who Erin Andrews is if you have a problem seeing her in her birthday suit...and you're crazy for having her, Rachel Ray and Katie Couric on that list. I hate her face, but Katie Couric has a nice body.

I worry too T_E but I am not gonna jump on the trade wagon. Some times people see what they want to see and show what they want to show. Heard a radio caller call and say that he was at practice and saw Collins was playing better than JC17 so we should bench Campbell for Collins. Probably does not take into account that JC is gonna go up against better players in practice then Collins

Has anyone spoken about the development of Chand Reinhart? I know it's early and the O-line is a work in progress, and needs time to work together to develop chemistry. But a lot of us are really concerned about the early reports.

Original_etrod your done dude, anything else you say has zero weight. Elf above Zoolander???? The older I get and the more times I see Zoolander the funnier it is. Best Will Ferrell material ever is SNL's Bad Doctor. Check out Will's character on East Bound and Down (best show on TV), pretty good.

The Erin Andrews video is pretty good and she is smokin, pretty tight body! Its pretty boring to watch a naked woman blowdry her hair and walk around her room for 5 min from a hole in the wall. Go to OVguide.com and search the adult section for her name you will find it pretty easy.

I disagree about Zorn being too soft on the team. Yes there's a lot of work to be done but if you think these guys need an extra practice to get in shape, you're kidding yourself. I've always thought it was better to err on the side of "less is more" in training camp to minimize likelihood of injuries and fatigue. Injuries are a part of football and will come, but no need to add to that probability. Not saying training camp should be a walk in the park by any means, but you need to be smart.

Portis can't take much more and Campbell won't have an opportunity to prove if he's capable of beging a true number one QB. That second rounder is looking more and more costly. Thank you very much Vinny ala Jason Taylor fleecing

p.s. Redskinhead, just a follow up on the "Zorn cream puff" - keep in mind that we opened camp earlier than all but 5 teams. Some don't even start until today, making an early mini-break an even better idea IMO

Portis can't take much more and Campbell won't have an opportunity to prove if he's capable of beging a true number one QB. That second rounder is looking more and more costly. Thank you very much Vinny ala Jason Taylor fleecing

Posted by: Devo2 | August 3, 2009 9:23 AM | Report abuse

I hear you. But at least for the near term, we are in relatively good shape at OG- it's tackle, specifically RT, that concerns me. If Heyer doesn't step up, we could be in huge trouble. Our backup plan is a man that's been out of football 2 years and weighed over 400 lbs on New Year's Day? Oh boy...I'm not really sure about that Jansen cut...

If anyone had a step brother who entered your life between the ages of 10 - 17 where you had to move in together, you would rate this movie as high as I did as well. So much rang true, it was unbelievable.....

I have mixed feelings about Heyer. He could make or break us, but I like how we are trying to develop our own talent (like good teams do). Not sure what a rookie RT would do any better. We have alot invested in Heyer so I say let's wait to see the end of the movie.

I hear you. But at least for the near term, we are in relatively good shape at OG- it's tackle, specifically RT, that concerns me. If Heyer doesn't step up, we could be in huge trouble. Our backup plan is a man that's been out of football 2 years and weighed over 400 lbs on New Year's Day? Oh boy...I'm not really sure about that Jansen cut...

Posted by: Notorious_LMG | August 3, 2009 9:34 AM

I think our first backup plan is Jeremy Bridges who by all account has done pretty well. After that we're in trouble.

I am rooting for Heyer, and like home-developed talent. But that doesnt minimize the fact that we have injected a negligent amount of young talent at that position. Even if Heyer is all pro (here is hoping!) this would still be true.

I am rooting for Heyer, and like home-developed talent. But that doesnt minimize the fact that we have injected a negligent amount of young talent at that position. Even if Heyer is all pro (here is hoping!) this would still be true.

Posted by: chrislarry | August 3, 2009 9:45 AM

This puts ChRiS LArrY in the PeteR kINg camp when he wrote last week "By choosing to go with Orakpo over an offensive lineman (Michael Oher?) in the first round, the Redskins delayed the rebuilding of an aging, injury plagued unit. That worries me. It should worry Redskin fans."

I'm in that same camp with CL and PK. But, boy, early reports on Orakpo are sure encouraging. Of course, early reports on Oher have been good, too.

After reading that article by Wiesman posted by BW, I think it is clear that ORakPizzy will be playing SAM 1st and 2nd down. If we go to nickel on 3rd (or 2nd), he would have been that 3rd LB who would have to leave the field to be replaced by a DB. So, instead of him leaving, they put him on the DLine to Rush the passer. To be honest, this makes perfect sense.

“You know, I’ll tell you, this young kid is going to be awesome at this level,” said offensive tackle Chris Samuels. “I’m working against him and he beat me a few times out there. I’m just trying to get back into the groove of things and he’s coming out fired up as a young pup. He’s going to be awesome, and I tell you what – I’m definitely glad to be working against him. He’s definitely going to help me get better.”

“Oh, definitely, I’ve got to step it up,” he said. “Any time you go against anyone out here, they’re pros so you’ve got to step it up, but like I said, he’s definitely good. He’s going to be a great one. I compare him to DeMarcus Ware already, with his speed, quickness and power. He’s a tough guy.”

I'm in that same camp with CL and PK. But, boy, early reports on Orakpo are sure encouraging. Of course, early reports on Oher have been good, too.

Posted by: talent_evaluator | August 3, 2009 9:50 AM

It was a tough call, in my opinion their biggest need going into that draft was DE and RT. I would have liked either pick, Oher or Orakpo. I like the early returns on Orakpo and if their use of him is any indication, Oher would be splitting time at RT and Center anyway...